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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
tocopheryl acetate
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Ginseng, Aloe Vera and a unique mix of Fruit Extracts, this glowing balm provides a hint of a natural highlight while hydrating and conditioning skin
vitis vinifera fruit extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
diisostearyl malate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
isododecane
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
citrus limon fruit extract
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
citrus limon fruit extract
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
diisostearyl malate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
octyldodecanol
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
synthetic wax
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
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Ingredient list view
Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic wax, Polyisobutene, Mica, Isododecane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Ascorbic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene carbonate, Tin oxide, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides
Sources
- Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Test
- Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin
- ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM
- Ginseng in Dermatology: A Review
- Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin
- Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroactive Properties of Selected Fruit Extracts
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics